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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 458.40 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 458.40 and 214.32 is: 321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 458.40 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/458.40 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 458.40 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 98,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,244.29/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.82

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